Just to emphasize a couple of points already mentioned for the drop-down version. They do limit your hand positions, they are designed so that you are on the hoods, and you can put your hands where the bar curves up to the top bar, but you cannot use the drops safely. The other thing is the size. I first got a medium pair and took them back for a large after one ride. I don't have big hands, but I thought they were way too constrictive. If you get them, go for the large.